humpty dumpty had a big splash

swim lessons
the humpty dumpty rhyme is one of the tactics used to inspire young children to leap off the sides of swimming pools into their parents' arms. and it seems to work with the bean.

we've just completed our 3rd swim lesson. and she likes to climb out of the pool (we are supposed to let them do this by themselves so that they gain strength and it becomes a good habit/technique) to sit by the side of the pool ('sitting on the wall') and then to throw herself ('has a great fall!') into my waiting arms, giggling as she does so. "more?!" is usually her immediate request.

these weekly swim lessons are really just fun sessions that hopefully instil more water confidence. she is always happy to go to the swimming centre and gets very excited by the water features of the toddler pool (i.e. the little bubbling fountains) and the toys the instructor always has for the kiddies.

one of the games we play is to have the children take turns geting up onto a large rectangle float and walk/run across it and into the arms of the waiting parent at the other end.

today, it was great to see her toddling (almost running even) quickly over to me, whereas before she would rather crawl or move along on her bum (to my mortification) than get up to her feet on this floating contraption!